For those companies not competing for a place on this year's list, there's another way to get involved. Click here to download information on how your company can be a sponsor of annual Top 100 event, set this year for Nov. 5 at the Rochester Convention Center. More than 2,000 attended the 2007 Rochester Top 100, and we're looking forward to an even bigger and better event this year. Just remember: companies seeking to be on the 2008 Rochester Top 100 cannot be sponsors.

Tickets are now on sale for the Nov. 5 event at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Contact Susan George to purchase your tickets at $75 per person or $585 for a table of 10

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Rochester has always been known as region of innovation spurred by a strong entrepreneurial spirit. In recognition of that spirit, each year the Rochester Business Alliance and KPMG LLP sponsor the Rochester Top 100, which recognizes the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the region. Last year, a record 236 companies from manufacturers to automobile dealerships were nominated for the 2007 Top 100.

Need more information? E-mail Susan George or call her at (585) 256-4612.

Click here to view the 2007 Rochester Top 100 Companies list.

Click here to view the complete 2006 Rochester Top 100 list.

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Top 100 Profiles of the Week

#81 - Benefit Resource, Inc.
CEO: Mr. Anthony J. DiBarnaba, President and CEO
2320 Brighton-Henrietta Townline Road
Rochester, New York 14623
Phone #: (585) 424-5200
Independent dedicated third-party administator for IRC 125, 105(h), and 132(f) pre-tax employee benefit plans
Industry: Service
Founded: 1993
# of Employees: 75


#82 - CGI Communications, Inc.
CEO: Mr. Robert Bartosiewicz, Chief Executive Officer
130 East Main Street, #800
Rochester, New York 14604-1611
Phone #: (585) 427-0020
Digital marketing products and services including advertising, printing, publishing, and interactive multi-media communications
Industry: Service
Founded: 1999
# of Employees: 170